Maxwell® FSC Instrument
Benchtop Instrument for Automated DNA Extraction from Casework Samples
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The Maxwell® Forensic Sample Concentrator (FSC) Instrument is a platform for automated purification of nucleic acid from a range of casework sample types. The purification methods use sample lysis and binding to paramagnetic particles as the primary separation principle. The instrument provides preprogrammed purification methods for use with DNA IQ™ chemistry, an improved magnet and plunger design and better spin baskets to process up to 16 samples in roughly 30 minutes.
The Maxwell® FSC Instrument is controlled by a graphical user interface running on a tablet PC. The instrument is supplied with a handheld bar code reader and integrated software that allows for extracted nucleic acid quantification measurements to be captured in the run report along with sample tracking and method run data. Data transferred to a PC can be uploaded to a laboratory information management system (LIMS).
Features - Benefits:
- Improve Workflow: Fast, hands-free purification; more time for other value-added tasks.
- Achieve Consistent, Reliable Results: Less rework and more confidence in results.
- Spend Very Little Hands-On Time: Easy-to-use, intuitive software and simple validation.
- Gain Efficiency: Reagent cartridges are prefilled.
- Take Advantage of Technology: Magnetic particles enhance concentration, minimize contamination and provide highly pure and amplifiable nucleic acid ready for downstream analysis.
- Do More in Less Space: Instrument has small footprint.
- Track Samples: Integrated bar code reader records critical details such as sample ID, kit ID and kit lot number, eliminating sample mix-up.
